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Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse) FY2024
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351835
Overview
| Donor: | U.S. Mission to Albania |
| Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
| Donor base: | United States |
| Reference number: | TIRMEDIATRAINING2FY24 |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 16.02.2024 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Medium - up to $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | 350.000$ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 350.000$ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Media & Journalism
Project Locations
Europe
Albania
Description
1) Objective
The U.S. Embassy Tirana’s Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse) FY2024 is designed to establish a platform for publishing investigative news stories in Albania. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of Albanian journalists and journalism students in producing independent, well-researched stories that promote transparency and accountability in public authorities.
The program seeks to provide a venue for journalists to pitch investigative stories, particularly those countering corruption or increasing accountability, free from political or economic influence. It emphasizes adherence to U.S./Western professional standards and ethics, aiming to bolster the watchdog role of the Albanian media.
2) Eligibility
Eligible applicants include Albanian not-for-profit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply for this program.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Albania.
4) Budget
The program has an award ceiling and floor of $350,000, indicating a fixed funding amount available for the grant.
5) Application
Interested organizations should submit proposals that align with the program’s objectives and eligible topics. The closing date for applications is February 16, 2024. Further details and application instructions can be accessed through the Grants.gov website, with the specific opportunity ID being TIRMEDIATRAINING2FY24.